NDP wants input on health care

Health care consultation

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New Democrat Leader Andrea Horwath has launched a provincewide public consultation on health care in Ontario. The party is looking for input from Bramptonians on how to improve the province’s health care system.

Ontario’s New Democratic Party is looking for input from Bramptonians on how to improve the province’s health care system.
New Democrat Leader Andrea Horwath has launched a provincewide public consultation on health care in Ontario.
“The Legislature may be shut down, but the challenges in our health care system haven’t gone away,” said Horwath. “In tough economic times, people need to know that health care will be there when they need it. We want to hear from people about what’s working in their community, what isn’t, and some positive ideas about how we can tackle the challenges and make things better.”
Horwath said New Democrats will be seeking the advice of patients, health professionals and all Ontarians on key questions of how to ensure the system is sustainable, how it can be integrated, how to keep people healthy and how to tackle challenges in Ontario hospitals, primary care, and support seniors as their health needs increase.
“I plan on asking some tough questions, getting Ontarians to discuss the challenges, and bring forward new ideas that focus on improving health care in Ontario,” she said.
A discussion guide entitled Delivering Access. Ontario’s Challenges: A Consultation on Health Care is available on the Ontario NDP website at www.ontarioNDP.com.